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SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design for Learning (October 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Implementation of universal design principles in Teaching & Learning promotes inclusivity and equity while also ‘futureproofing’ your teaching. \nAs our classrooms and lecture theatres become increasingly diverse\, our practices must also adapt to reflect the changing landscape of higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences\,  including cognitive neuroscience\, which guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences and cater for the wide range of diversity in our lecture rooms. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and invite you to review and update your own Teaching and Learning practice. \nThis Badge is sibling to the Digital Badge for Universal Design Beyond the Classroom. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz to help your decision. \nCourse Schedule\nBelow is the schedule for the 2026 national iteration of the digital badge courses in Universal Design for Teaching & Learning and Universal Design for Learning Beyond the Classroom. \nYour Peer Group Facilitator will be in touch once the course has started to introduce you to your Peer Group\, where you can then agree on times to meet them. \n\n\n\nWeek #\nActivity\nDate\nTime\n\n\n\n\n1\n(beginning 5th Oct)\nWebinar 1 – Introduction and Orientation\nMonday 5th October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n1\nPeer Group Introductory Meeting\nAnytime during week 1\nConfirm with your peer group facilitator\n\n\n1\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 1\nAnytime during week 1\nN/A\n\n\n2 \n(beginning 12th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 2\nAnytime during week 2\nN/A\n\n\n3 \n(beginning 19th Oct)\nWebinar 2 – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nThursday 22nd October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n3\nPeer Group Meeting 2\nAnytime during week 3\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n3\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 3\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n4 \n(beginning 25th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 4\nAnytime during week 5\nN/A\n\n\n4\nPeer Group Meeting 3\nAnytime during week 4\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n5 \n(beginning 2nd Nov) \nSelf-paced eLearning Module 5\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n6 \n(beginning 9th Nov)\nWeekly drop-ins begin\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n7 \n(beginning 16th Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n8 \n(beginning 23rd Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n9 \n(beginning 30th Nov) \nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n10 \n(beginning 7th Dec) \nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nAnytime during week 10 before the submission date\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n10\nWebinar 3 – Submission & Verification / Future Facilitator Activity\nMonday 7th December 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n10\nSubmission Deadline\nMonday 14th December\n11:59pm\n\n\n\n *Please note that webinars will be recorded and made available on the course platform. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nReflect on the Diversity of Students in your Institution;\nGain a good understanding of the Universal Design for Learning framework and how it can support diverse learners;\nDeepen your understanding of UDL through peer engagement;\nRedesign some elements of your teaching and learning practice based on your knowledge of UDL principles;\nConsider how you will change your practice more broadly in line with a UDL approach.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nTen Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nPeer Group meeting\n30-60 min\n1.5-3 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\nN/A\n7 hours\n\n\nRedesign Activity\nN/A\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\nN/A\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction to UDL \nMultiple Means of Engagement \nMultiple Means of Representation \nMultiple Means of Action & Expression \nReflecting on Your Practice\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Lisa Padden\, UCD \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie\, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie \nClick here to register
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-universal-design-for-learning-october-2026/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design Beyond the Classroom (October 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Implementation of universal design principles in Teaching & Learning promotes inclusivity and equity while also ‘futureproofing’ your teaching. \nAs our classrooms and lecture theatres become increasingly diverse\, our practices must also adapt to reflect the changing landscape of higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences\,  including cognitive neuroscience\, which guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences and cater for the wide range of diversity in our lecture rooms. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and invite you to review and update your own Teaching and Learning practice. \nThis Badge is sibling to the Universal Design in Teaching and Learning. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz to help your decision. \nCourse Schedule\nBelow is the schedule for the 2026 national iteration of the digital badge courses in Universal Design for Teaching & Learning and Universal Design for Learning Beyond the Classroom. \n Your Peer Group Facilitator will be in touch once the course has started to introduce you to your Peer Group\, where you can then agree on times to meet them. \n\n\n\nWeek #\nActivity\nDate\nTime\n\n\n\n\n1\n(beginning 5th Oct)\nWebinar 1 – Introduction and Orientation\nMonday 5th October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n1\nPeer Group Introductory Meeting\nAnytime during week 1\nConfirm with your peer group facilitator\n\n\n1\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 1\nAnytime during week 1\nN/A\n\n\n2 \n(beginning 12th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 2\nAnytime during week 2\nN/A\n\n\n3 \n(beginning 19th Oct)\nWebinar 2 – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nThursday 22nd October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n3\nPeer Group Meeting 2\nAnytime during week 3\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n3\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 3\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n4 \n(beginning 25th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 4\nAnytime during week 5\nN/A\n\n\n4\nPeer Group Meeting 3\nAnytime during week 4\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n5 \n(beginning 2nd Nov) \nSelf-paced eLearning Module 5\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n6 \n(beginning 9th Nov)\nWeekly drop-ins begin\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n7 \n(beginning 16th Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n8 \n(beginning 23rd Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n9 \n(beginning 30th Nov) \nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n10 \n(beginning 7th Dec) \nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nAnytime during week 10 before the submission date\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n10\nWebinar 3 – Submission & Verification / Future Facilitator Activity\nMonday 7th December 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n10\nSubmission Deadline\nMonday 14th December\n11:59pm\n\n\n\n *Please note that webinars will be recorded and made available on the course platform. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nReflect on the Diversity of Students in your Institution;\nGain a good understanding of the Universal Design for Learning framework and how it can support diverse learners;\nDeepen your understanding of UDL through peer engagement;\nRedesign some elements of your teaching and learning practice based on your knowledge of UDL principles;\nConsider how you will change your practice more broadly in line with a UDL approach.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nTen Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nPeer Group meeting\n30-60 min\n1.5-3 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\nN/A\n7 hours\n\n\nRedesign Activity\nN/A\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\nN/A\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction to UDL \nMultiple Means of Engagement \nMultiple Means of Representation \nMultiple Means of Action & Expression \nReflecting on Your Practice\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Lisa Padden\, UCD \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie\, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie \nClick here to register
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-universal-design-beyond-the-classroom-october-2026/
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